Getting started with the Toolbox add-on
Welcome to the Toolbox add-on getting started guides. The Toolbox add-on is a library for developers who need low-level access to the content of PDF files. Guides for C, .NET, and Java explain how to work with a sample project, and then walk you through the steps necessary to integrate the SDK into your application.
C
Learn how to work with samples and integrate the Toolbox add-on using C.
Java
Learn how to work with samples and integrate the Toolbox add-on using Java.
.NET
Learn how to work with samples and integrate the Toolbox SDK using .NET.
Python
Learn how to use interface binding to use Python with the Toolbox add-on.
Trial license
You can use the same license key for the Pdftools SDK, Pdftools Shell Tool, and Toolbox add-on. The Pdftools SDK and Pdftools SDK Shell Tool don’t require a trial license key, but the Toolbox add-on requires it.
| SDK | Can be used without license | Use with trial license | Use with full license |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pdftools SDK | Yes, adds watermark. | Adds watermark. | No watermark. |
| Pdftools SDK Shell Tool | |||
| Toolbox add-on | No, processing fails. | Adds watermark. | No watermark. |